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Summer 2010 Makeup Top 10 (Part 1)

by PJ on Wednesday, June 16, 2010

in -Anna Sui, -Jill Stuart, -Majolica Majorca, -Shiseido, -Sonia Rykiel, 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

10th: Sonia Rykiel

(image from www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com)

It doesn’t seem that long ago when Sonia Rykiel released a beautiful blue-themed collection for summer 2009. For this summer, the brand focuses on slightly warmer shades. I like the vibrant hues of Gloss D’Été as well as the golden-sun color of the packaging.

9th: Majolica Majorca

(image from www.iswii.net)

(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mj)

In contrast to Sonia Rykiel’s warm colors, Majolica Majorca’s summer 2010 color scheme is a lot cooler, With cool pink and lilac, it is a girlie and romantic collection. The eyeshadow palette with pale pink and soft lilac is quite appealing to me.

8th: Jill Stuart

(image from www.jillstuart-beauty.com)

I really like my Mix Blush Compact (in 01 Baby Blush), and Jill Stuart has released many variations to satisfy Jill Stuart fans. The two limited-edition variations for summer 2010 feature soft colors and floral prints on the powder, and they just look so pretty.

(Jill Stuart will release a new range of blushers for fall 2010. See images on the Voce blog.)

7th: Anna Sui

(image from www.annasui-cosmetics.com)

(image from www.iswii.net)

Anna Sui’s summer 2010 makeup collection features colorful psychedelic patterns on the packaging. I very nearly bought Glittering Eye Color in 002, but I decided not to in the end. (I do like the cute packaging, but the cream texture is not really my preferred texture for eyeshadows (or for most makeup items).)

The countdown continues in Part 2.

Japanese Cosmetics Focus: Sonia Rykiel

Jill Stuart Jelly Eye Color N in 08 Crystal Sky

Loving Japanese Brands (2 of 7): Anna Sui

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Majolica Majorca Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, June 16, 2010

in -Majolica Majorca, -Shiseido, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.shiseido.co.jp)

Shiseido Majolica Majorca will release its fall 2010 Queen of Decoration collection in Japan on July 21st. The collection features:

– Jeweling Eyes (3 new variations)
– Lash Gorgeous Wing NEO (1 shade)
– Eyes Reset Gel (eye makeup remover)

Updated on April 2nd, 2017:

Read my review of Jeweling Eyes in BR792.

A Splash of Color: Gorgeous Gold

Budget Princess: Majolica Majorca

Lavshuca Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

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Maquillage Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, June 9, 2010

in -Maquillage, -Shiseido, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

Shiseido Maquillage will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on July 21st. The collection includes:

– Rouge Enamel Glamour (with one lipstick and one lip gloss, 8 variations)
– Dual Glow Eyes (cream eyeshadow duos, 5 variations)
– Double Brow Creator (Pencil) (3 shades)
– Double Brow Creator (Powder) (3 shades)
– Double Brow Creator Holder (double-ended, for (Pencil) & (Powder))
– Double Brow Creator Tip ((replacement) sponge applicator for (Powder))
– Double Brow Creator ((Pencil)/(Powder)/Holder set, limited edition, 3 variations)

(I presume the Double Brow Creator Holder comes with one Double Brow Creator Tip.)

Clé de Peau Fall 2010 Collection

by PJ on Sunday, June 6, 2010

in -Clé de Peau, -Shiseido, 2010 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

Shiseido Clé de Peau will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on July 21st. The collection includes:

– Ombres Couleurs Quatri (5 variations)
– Rouge Subtil (2 shades)
– Rouge à Lèvres (3 shades)

Clé de Peau Spring 2010 Collection

Clé de Peau Fall 2009 Collection

SHISEIDO Summer 2010 Collection

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Spring 2010 Makeup Top 10 (Part 2)

by PJ on Monday, May 10, 2010

in -Est, -Kao, -Maquillage, -Paul & Joe, -Shiseido, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, seasonal makeup top 10

(continued from Part 1)

6. Paul & Joe

(image from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)

I think, for many people, the highlight of Paul & Joe’s spring 2010 collection is the Disney Character Collection, which features the Alice in Wonderland characters. For me, I also like the new eyeshadow singles (Select Eye Colors). A while ago, I was told by a Paul & Joe sales assistant that they might not be launched in the UK. But, fortunately, I recently saw them in Harrods. All the 25 shades are available here.

5. Maquillage

(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)

There are five Eyes Creator (3D) palettes in Maquillage‘s spring 2010 collection. All of them feature light-to-medium colors, which look very wearable. I particularly like PK766 (with a hint of peach) and BR765 (with a hint of gold). The new shades of Eye Color N (Powder) include GD, BE, and BR shades as well.

4. Est

(image from www.kao.co.jp/est)

I still haven’t tried items from Est, but I nearly decided to go for a couple of items on several occasions. In the spring 2010 collection, I like the look of the Emotional Multiple Eyes palettes in 09 and 11. 09 reminds me of Magie Deco’s Shadow Brilliance II in Foxy Lady, while 11, with lilac, pink, and yellow gold, reminds me of Lunasol’s Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral.

The countdown concludes in Part 3.

Related posts (on summer 2010 collections):

Paul & Joe

Aube Couture

Jill Stuart

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Natural Makeup Recommendations (2 of 3): Cheeks & Lips

by PJ on Friday, March 26, 2010

in -Bobbi Brown, -Boots, -Kanebo, -Lavshuca, -Maquillage, -RMK, -Shiseido, -SUQQU, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - blusher, makeup - lip color, makeup - lip gloss

My natural makeup recommendations continue with items for cheeks and lips. (See my recommendations on eye makeup here.)

Items for Cheeks

Sometimes, when you don’t have time to deal with eye makeup, using a blusher can really give the face an instant lift. The key is to use a shade that is as close to your natural flush as possible. I personally prefer moderately pigmented blushers without visible shimmer and those that are either matte or luminous matte.

– RMK Ingenious Powder Cheeks in MT-02 Light Pink (top)

It is marginally the lightest and the most cool-toned of the three blushers featured here. The brush included in the compact is very soft and easy to use, making this item very suitable for touch-ups away from home.

– Lavshuca Cheek Color in PK-1 (left)

This is the kind of default PK blusher shade which we expect from most Japanese makeup lines. The sparse pink-toned shimmery particles visible in the pan is not visible when worn.

– Boots No. 7 Cheek Colour in 25 Petal (right)

It is slightly warmer than the other two and has a very soft peach undertone. It is among my favorite blushers from non-Japanese brands. This shade is particularly good for spring and summer when most of us pick up a little bit of warmth on our complexions.

Items for Lips

– SUQQU Blend Lipstick in 16 Mizuka (upper left)

Go for this shade if you like a warm milky nude-pink for the lips. I usually dislike nude shades for the lips (I don’t think they are flattering), but this shade has enough pink in it so that it looks gentle and natural.

– Maquillage Lasting Climax Rouge in RS310 (right)

Go for this shade if you want more color for the lips. It is a warm-toned rose and is more pigmented than the SUQQU lipstick featured here. It can be layered for more vibrancy.

– Makemania Curvy Lip Silicone in 501 (bottom left)

The ultimate clear lip gloss. It has a very good lip-magnifying effect. (It does not achieve the effect with skin-irritating ingredients that dilate the blood vessels.) I also like the spatula applicator.

– Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss in Popsicle (bottom)

This is one of Bobbi Brown’s new items for spring 2010. It is a gentle warm pink that should be flattering for most people. It is softly pigmented but the color does show up on the lips. It has a long-lasting glossy finish with a touch of shimmer.

The final part features my recommendations on base makeup.

(Items from Bobbi Brown, RMK, and SUQQU featured in this post are provided by their respective companies.)

SHISEIDO Summer 2010 Collection

by PJ on Wednesday, March 3, 2010

in -Shiseido, -SHISEIDO (Global Brand), 2010 Summer, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)

SHISEIDO will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 1st. The shades are inspired by the ocean.

The collection includes:

– Luminizing Satin Face Color
(3 new shades, PK107 Medusa, OR308 Starfish, GD809 Shell)

– Luminizing Satin Eye Color
(1 new shade, GD824 Ocean Sunset)

– Luminizing Lip Gloss
(1 new shade, SV809 Rainbow)

– Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil
(1 new shade, BK904 Black Sand)

All the items in this collection are limited editions.

SHISEIDO Luminizing Satin Eye Colors in Caramel and Paperwhite

SHISEISO Spring 2010 Collection

Clé de Peau Spring 2010 Collection

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News, Update, & Stash Addition

by PJ on Wednesday, January 20, 2010

in -Cosme Decorte, -Kosé, -Magie Deco, -Paul & Joe, -Shiseido, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, mineral makeup, stash focus

(image from www.bareescentuals.co.uk)

– Shiseido Co., Ltd. will acquire Bare Escentuals, Inc. through a US subsidiary (Blush Acquisition Corporation). You can read more about the acquisition at Yahoo! Finance.
(information from Nikkei Net and Yahoo! Finance)

– My post on Paul & Joe’s spring 2010 makeup collection has been updated with more images of the Disney collection. Do have a look!

– I have got my first Magie Deco item (Shadow Brilliance II in DC 025 Foxy Lady) and my first impression of it is very good. I will be reviewing it later on.

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Clé de Peau Spring 2010 Collection

by PJ on Thursday, December 10, 2009

in -Clé de Peau, -Shiseido, 2010 Spring, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup

(images/info from /www.urcosme.com)

Here is a look at Shiseido Clé de Peau‘s spring 2010 makeup collection. The collection includes Rouge à Lèvres (8 shades) and Ombre Couleur Solo (5 new shades). Four of the eight Rouge à Lèvres shades feature a velvety finish, and the other four have a luminous satiny finish.